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'We went to air a minute earlier than we'd prepared for. I thought perhaps the director was trying to give us a scare. Hence 'are you kidding?''' she said.

Other news readers have praised Ms Oudyn for her handling of the blooper.

Ms Oudyn (pictured) has explained her reaction to the incident on twitter, saying: 'We went to air a minute earlier than we'd prepared for. I thought perhaps the director was trying to give us a scare'

Melbourne-based presenter Tamara Oudyn was preparing to read the news last week when her hairstylist rushed on set to touch-up her mane

Former ABC presenter Natasha Exelby took to twitter to share her admiration over how Ms Oudyn recovered from the blunder.

'That recovery was impeccable and the makeup deserves a promotion.... her reaction was catlike.'

Ms Exelby made headlines last year when she was caught daydreaming on ABC News 24.

The startled reporter jumped in her seat, letting out a gasp, before introducing the sports section.

Her shocked response gave viewers a good laugh but her bosses were reportedly less than amused.